Modern Indian History, 3e for UPSC CSE 2025 by Snehil Tripathi & Sonali Bansal | Chapterwise Solved Previous Years' Questions (PYQs) upto 2023 |Engagi

Modern Indian History is a meticulously designed resource tailored for aspirants of the Civil Services Examination. This comprehensive guide covers the entire syllabus of Modern Indian History as prescribed in General Studies Paper-I for both Preliminary and Main Exams.

With a balanced mix of factual content for Prelims and in-depth analysis for Mains, the book serves as a one-stop solution for exam preparation. It is enriched with infographics, mind maps, flowcharts, and block diagrams to simplify complex topics. Key terms are clearly highlighted, and specially crafted Prelim Capsules aid in quick revision.

This edition is thoughtfully structured to offer focused, consolidated content—empowering aspirants to approach the vast subject of Modern Indian History with confidence and clarity.

Salient Features

• Comprehensive coverage for Prelims, Mains, and Optional papers in Civil Services Examinations
• Chronological narration for clear understanding and easy retention of historical developments
• Infographics, mind maps, flowcharts, and diagrams for visual learning
• Chapter-end solved previous years’ questions (up to 2023)
• Prelim Capsules for rapid revision of key facts
• Access to enriched digital resources for an integrated learning experience

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Mid-Eighteenth Century India

• Decline of Mughal Empire (1707–1857)
• Rise of Autonomous States
• Background to British Supremacy: Imperialism & European Arrival
• British Supremacy: Carnatic Wars, Battle of Plassey & Buxar

Unit 2: British Expansion and Consolidation in India (1767–1857)

• Expansion in South India (Mysore and Maratha Conquests)
• British Expansion Beyond Indian Frontiers (Nepal, Burma, Afghanistan)
• Expansion in North India (Sind, Punjab, Awadh)

Unit 3: Changes and Impact (Mid-18th to Mid-19th Century)

• Impact on Indian Economy
• Polity and Constitutional Development (Part 1, 1757–1858)
• Changes in Administration and Society
• Rise and Growth of National Consciousness

Unit 4: Popular Uprisings and Revolts

• Popular Uprisings up to 1857
• Revolt of 1857
• Uprisings After 1857 (1857–1900)

Unit 5: Socio-Religious Reform Movements

• Part 1: Movements in Eastern, Western, Northern & Southern India
• Part 2: Awakening among Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis & Non-Brahmins

Unit 6: Indian National Movement – Part 1 (Emergence of Nationalism)

• Early Political Associations
• Formation and Growth of Indian National Congress
• Moderate and Extremist Phases (1885–1918)
• Key Movements: Swadeshi, Ghadar, Home Rule, Khilafat & Non-Cooperation
• Revolutionary, Leftist, Peasant & Workers’ Movements
• Civil Disobedience and Simon Commission
• Constitutional Developments (1861–1935)
• Congress Ministries and Elections of 1937

Unit 7: Indian National Movement – Part 2 (Towards Freedom)

• Quit India Movement and INA
• Post-War National Movement (1945–47)
• Partition and Freedom

Appendices

• Appendix 1: Sessions of the Indian National Congress
• Appendix 2: Newspapers and Journals
• Appendix 3: Development of the Press in India
• Appendix 4: Development of Education
• Appendix 5: Governors-General and Viceroys of India

Practice Papers

• Preliminary Exam – Practice Papers
• Main Exam – Practice Papers